Sixth public betas for iOS 17 and others now available
Apple has released the sixth public betas for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10.iOS 17 public beta 5Apple's upcoming operating systems are set to bring a host of new features that will enhance the user experience across various apps. People.....»»
Relieving a fear of public speaking
If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence......»»
Novel mobile air monitoring technology yields greater insight into post-disaster pollution levels
A team including researchers from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and School of Medicine has found that high resolution mass spectrometry could be a valuable tool for identifying and assessing air-borne contaminants produced by natur.....»»
Most people trust accurate search results when the stakes are high, study finds
Using experiments with COVID-19 related queries, Cornell sociology and information science researchers found that in a public health emergency, most people pick out and click on accurate information......»»
59% of public sector apps carry long-standing security flaws
Applications developed by public sector organizations have more security debt than those created by the private sector, according to Veracode. Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 59% o.....»»
Research suggests leaders" social media posts are taken just as seriously as formal statements
Over 180 world leaders maintain social media accounts, and some of them issue policy warnings to rivals and the public on these platforms rather than relying on traditional government statements. How seriously do people take such social media posting.....»»
Support for more smart home accessories arriving in iOS 17.6
Apple looks to support several new smart home accessories with the upcoming iOS 17.6 update, according to a public code repository.Apple's Home app is about to be more powerfulThe revelation comes by way of the implementation source code for Matter,.....»»
iOS 17.5 Downgrade Closed for iOS 17.5.1 Users
This is a public service announcement for iOS 17.5.1 users and iPhone users considering a move to the software: The downgrade back to older iOS 17 software is closed. Apple today stopped signing on iOS 17.5 which means iOS 17.5.1 users no longer have.....»»
Stellantis customer experience chief resigns in 3rd senior executive departure this month
Richard Schwarzwald is being replaced by Olivier Bourges, previously head of the global corporate office and public affairs......»»
What makes a "good farmer" in Aotearoa?
In New Zealand, farmers and the largely urban general public are held to have differing views on what is meant by being a "good farmer." Anecdotally, farmers see themselves as stewards of the land for future generations, using management practices th.....»»
Horn of Africa droughts: Research shows how a network of groundwater bores could help
The Horn of Africa recently suffered its worst drought in almost half a century, and its sixth failed rainfall season in a row......»»
Editorial: Don Harmon rescues Brandon Johnson on the future of Chicago Public Schools. But at what price?
Editorial: Don Harmon rescues Brandon Johnson on the future of Chicago Public Schools. But at what price?.....»»
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails.....»»
Downgrading to iOS 17.4.1 No Longer Possible
A quick public service announcement for iPhone users struggling with issues on iOS 17.5.1 or iOS 17.5: Downgrading back to iOS 17.4.1 is no longer possible. Downgrading an iPhone to older iOS software is sometimes an option if an update causes bugs o.....»»
Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
With Minnesota repeal, number of states restricting public broadband falls to 16. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Minnesota this week eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to build.....»»
7 of the best sites for royalty-free, public domain music
Free music? Yes, there are places online where you enjoy free music. The catch? This is content that's no longer protected by copyright......»»
Doctors engage the public by bringing a human side to social media
A few years ago, doctors flooded social media with photos of themselves in swimsuits, along with the hashtag #medbikini. The reason? A recently published study suggested it was "unprofessional" for women physicians to post photos of themselves in bik.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
Pearl in the shell? Special purpose acquisition companies should embrace uncertainty with investors
When it comes to filing an initial public offering for a typical company, there's a long list of things for prospective investors to know......»»
Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public par.....»»
Many microplastics in the world"s oceans have likely escaped detection, researchers say
Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world's oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health officials. A new study that investigated the presence of the smallest particles of mic.....»»